RAMIREZ FAST FOOD

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (LOAVES OF BREAD) WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND EITHER WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS, WAX PAPER, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS NOT MAINTAINED/IN POOR CONDITION. THE LID IS WARPED, OPEN, EXPOSING THE DISPOSED OF GREASE AND ATTRACTING PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER(S) USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1454083 DATED 07/23/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-OBSERVED A ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH PALLETAS (ICE CREAM BARS) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING CONTAINING SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. 32-OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON A REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 33- OBSERVED A CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 34-OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. 35-OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. -MUST REMOVE THE THICK ICE BUILD UP IN BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SHELF OF THE REAR PREP TABLE AND FROM THE GREASE TRAP. -INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER BY THE BACK DOOR. MAINTAIN ALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE P-TRAP UNDER THE MOPSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED A ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH PALLETAS (ICE CREAM BARS) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING CONTAINING SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON A REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL ALL NEED TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F AND BELOW AND INSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION AND TAGGED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 10LBS OF STEAK AT 48.0F VALUED AT $30.50 AND 5LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 55.0F VALUED AT $35.00. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED AN ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED A ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH PALLETAS (ICE CREAM BARS) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING CONTAINING SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON A REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL ALL NEED TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.2F AND 61.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED UNDER GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 70.9F, 30 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED IN REAR REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F, PORK 55.8F-59.7F, HAMBURGER PATTIES 53.3F-53.8F, CHICKEN 52.8F STORED IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 60LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR GASKET ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS IN BOTTOM OF FRONT REACH-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, AND PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WAS .50.2F ALSO THERMOMETER ON OUTSIDE OF COOLER ALSO READING 50 F WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,COOLER WILL BE TAGED AT THIS TIME MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX# 312 -746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDIUS FOODS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA RANGE FROM 50.9F TO 55.3F FOOD ITEMS WERE SAUSAGE PATTIES AND RAW SHRIMP FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 11LBS AND TOTAL COST $55.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,(0UTER DOOR) MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ALSO OBSERVED SOME LIVE FLIES (3) INSIDE PREMISE DURING INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE THE PREMISES.OVER 50 LIVE INFANT,ADULT ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT KITCHEN,REAR PREP AREAS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,ON THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SEVERAL OPENINGS ON WALLS WERE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN & OUT OF HOLES,ALSO RUSTED PANELING AT REAR LOWER WALL MORE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ENTERING BENEATH PANELING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS,PROVIDE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS WERE NOTED.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING PEST CONTROL SERVICES.MUST SECURE THE REAR SCREEN DOOR FOR PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER TOP GASKET IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT. THE SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES ALONG THE HOOD AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REPLACE DAMAGED RUSTED LOWER PANELINGS AT THE REAR OF PREP AREA ALONG THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGNIZE THE REAR SHELF WITH THE SPICE CONTAINERS AND FOOD CANS ECT. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNUSED FRYER IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER TOP GASKET IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT. THE SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGNIZE THE REAR SHELF WITH THE SPICE CONTAINERS AND FOOD CANS ECT. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNUSED FRYER IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.